Participation of world renowned foreign and local defence related companies, along with high level defence delegations from around the world, in IDEAS-2012 will mark Pakistan's presence in Defence Production field at global level. This was stated by Major General Tahir Ashraf Khan, DG DEPO while addressing third and final Steering Committee Meeting held at Expo Centre Karachi on Wednesday to oversee the preparations being made for the smooth conduct of IDEAS-2012, scheduled from 7th-11th November this year.
DG DEPO apprised the house that nearly 69 foreign companies and more than 100 local firms are set to participate in IDEAS 2012, whereas, a large number of delegates including senior Armed Forces officials, bureaucrats and defence strategists from various countries around the globe will also attend the event.
Taking stock of the preparations for IDEAS-2012, DG DEPO expressed his satisfaction over the planning of pre-event activities and arrangements required to facilitate delegates and exhibitors, however, he cautioned the participants of the meeting that complacency should not be allowed to creep in at all, till culmination of this mega event.
Regarding visa formalities, he informed that the immigration authorities at Pakistani airports are authorised to issue 30 days Visa on Arrival to the businessmen entering Pakistan from these countries. In the end, DG OEPO wished all the members of Steering Committee a resounding success in the respective sphere of their responsibilities.-PR
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